An auxiliary device for machining a steam engine cylinder

By using a rotary dual-station design and an automated clamping and cleaning mechanism, the problem of low efficiency in traditional cylinder cleaning has been solved, realizing the automation and continuity of cylinder cleaning, and improving the cleaning effect and production efficiency.

CN224294097UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29华电新疆乌苏能源有限公司

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
华电新疆乌苏能源有限公司
Filing Date
2025-07-24
Publication Date
2026-05-29

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Technical Problem

Traditional cylinder cleaning uses a fixed single station, and manual loading and unloading requires the equipment to stop and wait, which is inefficient; clamping depends on manual operation, the cleaning effect is poor and uneven, the spraying mechanism is seriously wasted, and it cannot effectively remove impurities from the cylinder surface.

Method used

It adopts a rotary dual-station design, combined with a servo motor-driven bidirectional screw mechanism to achieve automatic cylinder clamping, a linear motor-driven multi-angle nozzle for cleaning, and a stepper motor and gear set to achieve automatic cylinder flipping and cleaning, ensuring that no manual operation is required during cylinder rotation.

Benefits of technology

It has automated and made the cylinder cleaning process continuous, improved production efficiency, ensured the consistency of cleaning results and environmental cleanliness, and reduced the intensity of manual labor and operational risks.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to cylinder body processing technical field especially, a kind of auxiliary device for steam engine cylinder body processing, to the traditional cylinder body cleaning more uses fixed single station, artificial loading and unloading cylinder body needs equipment downtime to wait, efficiency is low;Clamping relies on manual operation, flushing is often single-point or handheld spray gun, the problem of poor and uneven cleaning effect, present and propose the following scheme, it includes: round seat, the top of the round seat is fixedly installed with rectangular bar, the rectangular bar is installed with rotating mechanism, the rotating mechanism is connected with rectangular plate.The utility model realizes the "non-stop operation" in true sense by ingenious rotating double-station design, greatly improves production efficiency.Its high automation (automatic clamping, automatic cleaning, automatic rotation) significantly reduces manual labor intensity and operation risk, and uses multiple spray head design and sewage collection system to ensure cleaning quality and environment neatness.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cylinder block machining technology, and in particular to an auxiliary device for machining steam engine cylinder blocks. Background Technology

[0002] Engine cylinder block machining refers to a series of mechanical and precision machining processes performed on the engine cylinder block. The cylinder block is one of the core components of an internal combustion engine or steam engine; it not only bears the movement of the piston but also withstands the high temperature and high pressure working environment. The purpose of cylinder block machining is to ensure the precision, strength, and durability of the cylinder block to guarantee the normal operation of the engine.

[0003] During cylinder block machining, coolant is sprayed onto the cylinder block to clean impurities generated during machining, and to achieve the purposes of dust reduction and rapid cooling. Traditional spraying mechanisms use fixed-point spraying, allowing the coolant to flow along the surface of the tank to meet the rinsing requirements. However, fixed spraying results in significant waste and uneven spraying area, making it easy for impurities on the tank surface to not be effectively removed. Secondly, dust reduction is also affected to some extent, as flying debris at certain angles will still disperse. At the same time, spraying at a fixed height can also cause changes in the stress on the surface of the tank, resulting in fluctuations in the tank quality.

[0004] Traditional cylinder cleaning methods often employ fixed single-station methods, requiring manual loading and unloading of cylinders and necessitating equipment shutdown and waiting, resulting in low efficiency. Clamping relies on manual operation, and rinsing is often done at a single point or with a handheld spray gun, leading to poor and uneven cleaning results. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the problems of traditional cylinder block cleaning, which mostly uses fixed single workstations, requires manual loading and unloading of cylinder blocks and requires equipment to stop and wait, resulting in low efficiency; clamping depends on manual operation, and rinsing is often done at a single point or with a handheld spray gun, resulting in poor and uneven cleaning effect. Therefore, an auxiliary device for processing steam turbine cylinder blocks is proposed.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] An auxiliary device for machining a steam engine cylinder block includes:

[0008] A circular base, on the top of which a rectangular rod is fixedly mounted, a rotating mechanism is mounted on the rectangular rod, and a rectangular plate is connected to the rotating mechanism;

[0009] Two cylinder clamping mechanisms are installed at both ends of the rectangular plate;

[0010] The rinsing and cleaning mechanism is located on one side of a cylinder clamping mechanism.

[0011] Preferably, the rotating mechanism includes a stepper motor and a rotating rod. The stepper motor is mounted on the outside of the rectangular rod, and the rotating rod is rotatably mounted on the top of the rectangular rod via a bearing. The top of the rotating rod is fixedly mounted to the bottom of the rectangular plate. A drive gear is mounted on the output shaft of the stepper motor, and a driven gear is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the rotating rod. The drive gear meshes with the driven gear. The stepper motor drives the drive gear to rotate, which in turn drives the rotating rod to rotate, and the rotating rod drives the rectangular plate to rotate.

[0012] Preferably, the cylinder clamping mechanism includes a fixed plate, which is fixedly installed on the outer end of a rectangular plate. A vertical groove is formed on the outer side of the fixed plate, and two moving blocks are slidably installed in the vertical groove. An arc-shaped clamping plate is fixedly installed on the outer side of each of the two moving blocks. The two arc-shaped clamping plates are symmetrically arranged. A bidirectional screw is rotatably installed in the vertical groove through a bearing. A servo motor is fixedly installed at the top of the fixed plate. The output shaft of the servo motor is fixedly installed at the top of the bidirectional screw. The two ends of the bidirectional screw have opposite thread directions. The two moving blocks are threadedly connected to the two ends of the bidirectional screw. The servo motor drives the bidirectional screw to rotate, which in turn drives the two moving blocks to move closer to each other. The two moving blocks then drive the two arc-shaped clamping plates to move closer to each other and fix the cylinder.

[0013] Preferably, the rinsing and cleaning mechanism includes a base, which is disposed on the side of a circular seat. A support rod is fixedly installed on the top of the base, and a rectangular box is fixedly installed on the top of the support rod. A linear motor is disposed inside the rectangular box, and a circular tube is installed on the output shaft of the linear motor. A circular disc is connected to the circular tube, and multiple nozzles are obliquely arranged on the outer side of the circular disc. A liquid pump is fixedly installed on the top of the rectangular box, and a rubber hose is connected to the outlet of the liquid pump. The rubber hose is connected to the circular tube. When the liquid pump operates, it delivers cleaning water into the circular disc through the rubber hose, and then cleans the inner wall of the cylinder through the multiple nozzles.

[0014] Preferably, a sewage collection box and a worktable are respectively provided on both sides of the circular base, and the sewage collection box and the worktable are located below the two cylinder clamping mechanisms.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the auxiliary device for machining a steam engine cylinder block described in this utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. The rotating mechanism (stepper motor, gear set, rotating rod) drives a 180-degree flip function. While the cylinders at one station are undergoing automatic cleaning, the operator can simultaneously load and unload cylinders at another station (remove the cleaned cylinder and install the cylinder to be cleaned). This eliminates waiting time, allowing cleaning operations to be performed almost continuously and significantly improving overall production efficiency.

[0017] 2. Automated Clamping: The servo motor-driven bidirectional screw mechanism enables automatic, rapid, and centered clamping and releasing of the cylinder, eliminating the need for manual tightening of the clamps. Automated Cleaning: A linear motor automatically delivers the nozzle into the cylinder, and a liquid pump automatically supplies water for rinsing; the entire process requires no manual handling of tools or spray guns.

[0018] 3. Multi-angle uniform spray: Multiple inclined nozzles on the disc can simultaneously spray cleaning water from different angles, ensuring a thorough and complete cleaning of the cylinder's inner wall. A linear motor stably and accurately pushes the nozzles to the predetermined positions inside the cylinder, guaranteeing consistent cleaning results.

[0019] 4. Stable clamping: The symmetrical arc-shaped clamping plates and the stable clamping force provided by the servo motor prevent the cylinder from shaking during the cleaning process, ensuring the relative position of the nozzle and the inner wall is stable and improving the cleaning effect.

[0020] 5. During rotation and cleaning, the operator does not need to approach the rotating parts or the high-pressure water jet area for manual operation, reducing the risk of pinching, bumping, or high-pressure water jet injury. The automatic clamping mechanism eliminates the need for the operator to manually support heavy objects or the cylinder during cleaning.

[0021] This invention achieves true "non-stop operation" through a clever rotating dual-station design, parallelizing the originally sequential loading, unloading, and cleaning processes, thereby greatly improving production efficiency. Its high degree of automation (automatic clamping, automatic cleaning, and automatic rotation) significantly reduces manual labor intensity and operational risks, while the multi-nozzle design and wastewater collection system ensure cleaning quality and environmental cleanliness. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an auxiliary device for machining a steam engine cylinder block according to the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the auxiliary device for machining a steam engine cylinder block proposed in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a side view of the structure of the present invention, which removes the sewage collection box and the workbench.

[0025] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure viewed from below.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Round base; 2. Rectangular rod; 3. Stepper motor; 4. Drive gear; 5. Driven gear; 6. Rotating rod; 7. Rectangular plate; 8. Fixed plate; 9. Vertical slot; 10. Bidirectional screw; 11. Moving block; 12. Servo motor; 13. Arc-shaped clamp; 14. Cylinder; 15. Base; 16. Support rod; 17. Rectangular box; 18. Linear motor; 19. Round tube; 20. Disc; 21. Nozzle; 22. Liquid pump; 23. Rubber hose; 24. Sewage collection box; 25. Workbench. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions in this embodiment will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this embodiment, and not all embodiments.

[0028] Example 1

[0029] The following is combined with Figures 1-4 This application will be described in further detail.

[0030] An auxiliary device for machining a steam turbine cylinder block includes a round base 1, two cylinder clamping mechanisms, and a flushing and cleaning mechanism. A rectangular rod 2 is fixedly installed on the top of the round base 1. A rotating mechanism is installed on the rectangular rod 2. A rectangular plate 7 is connected to the rotating mechanism. The two cylinder clamping mechanisms are installed at both ends of the rectangular plate 7. The flushing and cleaning mechanism is located on one side of one of the cylinder clamping mechanisms.

[0031] In this embodiment, the rotating mechanism includes a stepper motor 3 and a rotating rod 6. The stepper motor 3 is mounted on the outside of the rectangular rod 2, and the rotating rod 6 is rotatably mounted on the top of the rectangular rod 2 via bearings. The top of the rotating rod 6 is fixedly mounted to the bottom of the rectangular plate 7. A drive gear 4 is mounted on the output shaft of the stepper motor 3, and a driven gear 5 is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the rotating rod 6. The drive gear 4 meshes with the driven gear 5. The stepper motor 3 drives the drive gear 4 to rotate, which in turn drives the rotating rod 6 to rotate via the driven gear 5. The rotating rod 6 then drives the rectangular plate 7 to rotate.

[0032] In this embodiment, the cylinder clamping mechanism includes a fixing plate 8, which is fixedly installed on the outer end of a rectangular plate 7. A vertical groove 9 is provided on the outer side of the fixing plate 8, and two moving blocks 11 are slidably installed in the vertical groove 9. An arc-shaped clamping plate 13 is fixedly installed on the outer side of each of the two moving blocks 11. The two arc-shaped clamping plates 13 are symmetrically arranged. A bidirectional screw 10 is rotatably installed in the vertical groove 9 through a bearing. A servo motor 12 is fixedly installed at the top of the fixing plate 8. The output shaft of the servo motor 12 is fixedly installed at the top of the bidirectional screw 10. The two ends of the bidirectional screw 10 have opposite thread directions. The two moving blocks 11 are threadedly connected to the two ends of the bidirectional screw 10. The servo motor 12 drives the bidirectional screw 10 to rotate, and the bidirectional screw 10 drives the two moving blocks 11 to move closer to each other. The two moving blocks 11 drive the two arc-shaped clamping plates 13 to move closer to each other and fix the cylinder 14.

[0033] In this embodiment, the rinsing and cleaning mechanism includes a base 15, which is disposed on the side of the circular seat 1. A support rod 16 is fixedly installed on the top of the base 15, and a rectangular box 17 is fixedly installed on the top of the support rod 16. A linear motor 18 is disposed inside the rectangular box 17, and a circular tube 19 is installed on the output shaft of the linear motor 18. A circular disc 20 is connected to the circular tube 19. Multiple nozzles 21 are obliquely disposed on the outer side of the circular disc 20. A liquid pump 22 is fixedly installed on the top of the rectangular box 17, and a rubber hose 23 is connected to the outlet of the liquid pump 22. The rubber hose 23 is connected to the circular tube 19. When the liquid pump 22 operates, it sends cleaning water into the circular disc 20 through the rubber hose 23, and then cleans the inner wall of the cylinder 14 through the multiple nozzles 21. A sewage collection box 24 and a worktable 25 are respectively disposed on both sides of the circular seat 1. The sewage collection box 24 and the worktable 25 are located below the two cylinder clamping mechanisms.

[0034] Specifically, the wastewater collection box 24 is located below the cleaning station, which can effectively collect the wastewater generated during cleaning, prevent the work area from being polluted by wastewater, keep the environment clean, and facilitate the centralized treatment of wastewater in the future.

[0035] Operating procedure: When in use, connect the power supply and controller, place the cylinder 14 between the two arc-shaped clamping plates 13, the servo motor 12 drives the bidirectional screw 10 to rotate, the bidirectional screw 10 drives the two moving blocks 11 to move closer together, the two moving blocks 11 drive the two arc-shaped clamping plates 13 to move closer together and fix the cylinder 14, the stepper motor 3 drives the drive gear 4 to rotate, which in turn drives the rotating rod 6 to rotate through the driven gear 5, the rotating rod 6 drives the rectangular plate 7 to rotate 180 degrees, and sends the arc-shaped clamping plate 13 to the disc 2. At position 0, connect the inlet of the liquid pump 22 to the water source. The linear motor 18 drives the circular tube 19 to move. The circular tube 19 drives the disc 20 into the cylinder 14. The liquid pump 22 works to send cleaning water into the disc 20 through the rubber hose 23. Then, multiple nozzles 21 clean the inner wall of the cylinder 14. The cleaned wastewater flows into the wastewater collection box 24 for collection. After cleaning the cylinder 14, control the rectangular plate 7 to rotate 180 degrees again, remove the cylinder 14 and replace it, and perform a non-stop cleaning operation.

[0036] Example 2

[0037] The rest of Embodiment 2 is the same as Embodiment 1, except that a filter screen is provided inside the sewage collection box 24 to filter and reuse the collected sewage. All structural shapes, sizes and materials included in Embodiment 1 in this application can be selected and adjusted to meet specific usage conditions. The attached drawings are schematic structural diagrams, and the actual dimensions can be adjusted appropriately.

[0038] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this practice, but the scope of protection of this embodiment is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this embodiment, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of this embodiment, should be covered within the scope of protection of this embodiment.

Claims

1. An auxiliary device for machining a steam engine cylinder block, characterized in that, include: A circular base (1) is fixedly mounted on the top of the circular base (1), and a rectangular rod (2) is mounted on the rectangular rod (2), and a rectangular plate (7) is connected to the rotating mechanism. Two cylinder clamping mechanisms are installed at both ends of the rectangular plate (7); The rinsing and cleaning mechanism is located on one side of a cylinder clamping mechanism.

2. The auxiliary device for machining a steam engine cylinder block according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating mechanism includes a stepper motor (3) and a rotating rod (6). The stepper motor (3) is installed on the outside of the rectangular rod (2). The rotating rod (6) is rotatably installed on the top of the rectangular rod (2) through a bearing. The top of the rotating rod (6) is fixedly installed on the bottom of the rectangular plate (7).

3. The auxiliary device for machining a steam engine cylinder block according to claim 2, characterized in that, A drive gear (4) is mounted on the output shaft of the stepper motor (3), and a passive gear (5) is fixedly sleeved on the outer side of the rotating rod (6). The drive gear (4) meshes with the passive gear (5).

4. The auxiliary device for machining a steam engine cylinder block according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cylinder clamping mechanism includes a fixed plate (8), which is fixedly installed on the outer end of the rectangular plate (7). A vertical groove (9) is provided on the outer side of the fixed plate (8), and two moving blocks (11) are slidably installed in the vertical groove (9). An arc-shaped clamping plate (13) is fixedly installed on the outer side of each of the two moving blocks (11), and the two arc-shaped clamping plates (13) are symmetrically arranged.

5. The auxiliary device for machining a steam engine cylinder block according to claim 4, characterized in that, A bidirectional screw (10) is rotatably mounted in the vertical groove (9) via a bearing. A servo motor (12) is fixedly mounted on the top of the fixed plate (8). The output shaft of the servo motor (12) is fixedly mounted on the top of the bidirectional screw (10). The threads at both ends of the bidirectional screw (10) are opposite in direction. Two moving blocks (11) are threadedly connected to both ends of the bidirectional screw (10).

6. The auxiliary device for machining a steam engine cylinder block according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rinsing and cleaning mechanism includes a base (15), which is located on the side of the round seat (1). A support rod (16) is fixedly installed on the top of the base (15). A rectangular box (17) is fixedly installed on the top of the support rod (16). A linear motor (18) is installed inside the rectangular box (17). A round tube (19) is installed on the output shaft of the linear motor (18). A disc (20) is connected to the round tube (19). Multiple nozzles (21) are inclinedly arranged on the outer side of the disc (20).

7. The auxiliary device for machining a steam engine cylinder block according to claim 6, characterized in that, A liquid pump (22) is fixedly installed on the top of the rectangular box (17). The outlet of the liquid pump (22) is connected to a rubber hose (23), which is connected to a round pipe (19).

8. The auxiliary device for machining a steam engine cylinder block according to claim 1, characterized in that, The circular base (1) is provided with a sewage collection box (24) and a workbench (25) on both sides respectively. The sewage collection box (24) and the workbench (25) are located below the two cylinder clamping mechanisms.